Shameless fraudster tries to sell 61-year-old woman fake Covid-19 vaccine for £170 in Worksop area

The victim was home alone on Williams Street, Langold, at around 2pm on Tuesday when a woman knocked on her door and claimed she was there to give her a Covid-19 jab.

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When the victim told the woman she didn't have the money, the suspect said she could have it for £75 instead.

The victim quickly rang her GP practice on the phone and the woman left.

Detective Inspector Ed Cook, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This is a hugely serious offence of fraud by false representation.

“It’s a disgraceful crime and we will do everything we can to identify the woman.

“It’s crucial she is caught as soon as possible as she may target others in the area.

“Police patrols will be increased in the area and we would urge the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to us directly.

“Thankfully the victim did the right thing and rang her local GP and the police to report the scam.

“No money was handed over and the woman wasn’t scammed.

“We continue to support the victim who was clearly shocked following the incident.”

The suspect is described as wearing a crinkly black coat with a hood up, black trousers and a black face mask.

She had black hair with a fringe and carried a small tan leather-style shoulder handbag.

She flashed an ID badge quickly to the victim, similar to a driving licence.

Anyone who can help police with their enquiries should call police on 101, quoting incident number 437 of January 13.

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